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    Extensions in India

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    Our extensions in India

    The end of your tour doesn’t have to mean the end of your adventure. Make the most of your time away with our thoughtfully designed tour extensions. Click 'find out more' to see which tours these extensions are available on.

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    3 nights

    Amritsar

    Located in the northern Indian state of Punjab, Amritsar was established in 1577 by the fourth Sikh guru, Ram Das. Home to the magnificent Golden Temple, Sikhism’s holiest shrine and a worthy rival to the Taj Mahal as India’s most spectacular monument, Amritsar offers a beautiful blend of culture, history and tradition.

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    4 nights

    Varanasi

    Varanasi is India’s spiritual home. A sacred 3,000-year-old Hindu city, resting on the banks of the illustrious Ganges. A city filled with enchanting mysticism, astonishing temples and sacred waters. Most visitors agree, whilst not for the faint-hearted, Varanasi is both a magical and powerful experience.

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    4 nights

    Shimla

    Shimla was known as the ‘Queen of the Hills’ and was the summer capital during British rule in India. Surrounded by steep forested hills falling away on all sides, and with snow-covered mountains as a backdrop, it is little wonder Shimla exerted such a magnetic influence and blossomed into a thriving British hill station.

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    3 nights

    Goa

    A holiday destination since colonial times, Goa is known for being a traveller’s paradise. With its unique blend of Indian and Portuguese cultures, breath-taking coastline stretching along the Arabian Sea, buzzing markets, incredible scenery and magnificent temples, a three-night stay in Goa will provide the perfect relaxing end to your holiday.

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    3 nights

    Kerala Beach Stay

    Kerala is a blissfully tranquil region on India’s tropical Malabar Coast, known for its palm-fringed beaches and sleepy backwaters. The unhurried pace of life in Kerala makes it an ideal place to round off your tour with a beach stay, and our three-night holiday extension provides a wonderful opportunity to relax and reflect on your time in India.

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    Mahabalipuram

    Spend a little longer relaxing at Welcomhotel by ITC, Kences Palm Beach on this Mahabalipuram holiday extension – a refreshing, verdant beach oasis overlooking the Bay of Bengal in India. The hotel provides easy access to the Shore Temple and other ancient monuments of the Mahabalipuram UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sandy beaches, splashing waves and palm trees swaying in the sea breeze await. It’s your time to explore!

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    3 nights

    Kerala Beach Stay – Grand Tour of India

    Kerala is a blissfully tranquil region on India’s tropical Malabar Coast, known for its palm-fringed beaches and sleepy backwaters. The unhurried pace of life in Kerala makes it an ideal place to round off your tour with a beach stay, and our three-night holiday extension provides a wonderful opportunity to relax and reflect on your time in India.

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